As we know that majority of person assessed comprised of salaried employed and hence economic significance of correct computation can not be undermine. As we know in last hour we got confused what to consider in computation of salary. Here, an attempt is made to highlight basic points to be kept in mind before computing salary:-

Factors

Description

Why required to be considered?

Person – assessable

Never changes – Its always being “Individual – Natural Person

Selection of correct forms

Selection of financial year and assessment year

Year in which income is earned is Previous Year.Year next to previous year is Assessment year.In few exceptional cases previous year and assessment year can be same.

Relevant act, rules, principles and basis of calculation of income.

Date of Birth / Sex

Date of Birth of Assessee.

Used to ascertained tax slab rates applicable on him.

Contractual nature of services rendered

If nature of services falls within the scope of salary – than only can be computed under head “Income under the head salary”.However, in practical scenario, what happens even nature of work done is same / similar but terms of contact are like job work or professional services. In such cases income is computed under head “Income under the head Business & Profession”.

Whether income earned falls under salary head for computation perpose.

Country jurisdiction in which salary is earned

In almost all cases, it is based on the place where services are rendered. However, there are few exception in case of government employees, where even if services are being rendered outside are included in computation.

Determines the applicability of salary definitions under income tax act.

Residential status

Mainly depends upon presence in India, exception apart. From income tax point of view all salaried Assessee can be sub-divided into three category:-1) Resident asseesee2) Non-resident assessee3) Not – ordinary resident

Determines the gross income to be considered for computing salary income.

Application / Diversion of Income or expenses for earning income

These three are technical words of income tax act and can be understand with the table:-

Basis of difference

Diversion of income

Application of income, i.e., expenses – Application of income may be grouped under two broad heads:-

For computing taxable income such expenses are allowed to be deducted – Allowable Expenses

Other Expenses – Disallowed expenses

Tax Treatment

In case income is diverted by over riding title such income shall be computed in the hands of person to whom it is diverted

In case of application of income, income is taxable in the hands of person earning such income and only allowable expenses are allowed to be deducted from such income.

In complex cases this division shall be made carefully.

Person to whom income shall be included.

Income (Most of the Assessee error in considering it correctly)

Be caution, apart from salary you get from employer, you have some other incomes which are needs to be disclosed while filling income tax return:-

Interest of your saving account, NSC etc

Interest of your fixed deposits

Dividends

Notional income in case of more than one house property

Interest payable on single house property that you possesses

Gifts you received in the previous year

Other

Needs different data sources to secure correct amount of income.

Donations given

All donation given by assessee shall be accompanied with following documents:-
– 80G or other relevant registration certificate of trust
– Registration certificate shall be effective for the year in which payment is made
– Proof of paymentCaution :- Employer never consider donation you given while calculating your tax deduction at source (TDS).

For claiming correct amount of donation

Tax return forms applicable

Selection of correct return form is necessary for correct processing of income. Tax return forms for AY 2014-15 are based on source of income for individuals and for easy selection of relevant forms this can be summarized as under:-

Source of Income

Forms

Salary

Interest

House property

Business & Profession

Partnership Business

Capital gains and other sources

Yes

Yes

One

ITR 1

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

ITR 2

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

ITR 3

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

ITR 4

In case of Individuals having small business units with ownership of one house property ITR 4S can be filled.

Correct submission of forms

Form 26AS

This is the assesses ledger in the department’s account. All payments made by assessee, directly or indirectly (TDS / TCS / Advance Tax etc.) and all refunds made by department are recorded in this statement.

Verifies your claims for TDS and advance tax payments.

Why return is being filed

Proof of income being earned

Required while applying for visa etc

The strong proof of measuring your financial strength

So even if you are not required for file your return it is better to file your return.

The above points are basic points which every person shall have in mind for computing his salary income.